Postdoctoral Research Fellow in MR Spectroscopy

The University of Edinburgh - Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences - Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 62 months

We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher with experience in magnetic resonance to join our team conducting a ground-breaking clinical trial in the treatment of bipolar depression. This Wellcome Trust-funded project will measure the impact of dietary intervention on patients’ brain metabolism using 1H and 31P magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS).

The Opportunity:

This 62-month post will suit an imaging scientist or (N)MR spectroscopist (experience of in-vivo/clinical imaging is not essential) who is able to work both independently and collaboratively, as a key member of our interdisciplinary research team. The post holder will help to improve understanding and treatment of bipolar disorder, generate high-impact research outputs, and gain expertise in medical imaging and metabolic psychiatry. The post is full-time and based primarily on-campus, however requests for limited remote working (on a non-contractual basis) will be considered.

The salary for this post is UE07 per annum, dependent on experience.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• 1st or 2:1 level undergraduate Honours or MSc degree in a relevant subject (e.g. physical sciences, engineering)
• PhD completed or to be awarded within 3 months of start. The PhD subject (or that of subsequent postdoctoral research) should be relevant to the post, e.g. medical imaging, magnetic resonance, NMR.
• Understanding and application of the science underpinning magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy
• Strong numerical and programming skills
• Communication and ability to build effective working relationships within a multidisciplinary team.